EP115: "Enter the Television et al with Tom Seymour!"

All the news, coming at you, with Thomas Edward Seymour! It's TOO MUCH to put in text here, but maybe, just maybe, Riverside can help... Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour discuss their journey with the festival run of their latest film, Video Dreams, and the strategic decisions behind festival submissions, streaming, and distribution. They share insights on navigating the indie film landscape, the importance of timing, and the value of trusting your gut in filmmaking. Tim Kulig and Tom Seymour discuss the creative process, challenges of editing, building an audience, and the importance of persistence in art and media production. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01 Introduction to the creative process and urgency01:57 Festival run update for Video Dreams04:01 Distribution plans and streaming strategy for 202704:02 Creating a documentary from vintage commercials07:07 The importance of timing in festival submissions09:59 The significance of recognition and awards10:09 Building and engaging social media audiences14:09 Deciding when to push a project to the festival circuit14:56 The peaks and valleys of artistic persistence17:04 The experience of being selected by Smodcastle19:55 The journey of Video Dreams through various festivals20:08 Using travel as a source of inspiration23:01 The role of industry relationships and networking25:12 Challenges of editing and finalizing projects26:00 The value of trusting your instincts in filmmaking27:53 Final thoughts and advice for indie filmmakers29:53 The importance of community feedback35:11 Adapting to platform changes and monetization40:07 The role of discipline and routine44:50 The joy of creative play and exploration50:08 Future projects and ongoing growth Follow me for more royalty free music: https://timkulig.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063945225723 https://www.patreon.com/timkulig https://www.instagram.com/timkuligfreemusic/ Tim Kulig \ timkulig.com